NFL Draft

2011 H2H Mock Draft — Version 3.0

April 26, 2011
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In the days leading up to the NFL draft, which kicks off this Thursday, April 28, we will be posting several different mock drafts, created primarily by the members of the Helmet2Helmet community. Thankfully, there are only two more days until the 2011 draft begins. In a dormant offseason filled with work stoppages and court room [...]

NFL aiming to shut down NFLPA draft event

April 12, 2011
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Last month, rumors swirled around a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the former Players’ Association had a plan in place that would prevent the nation’s top prospects from attending the Draft and league-sponsored events. Now the NFL is firing back. According to CBSSports.com, the league is trying to “sabotage” the NFLPA draft events, which will have [...]

2011 H2H Mock Draft — Version 2.0

April 1, 2011

In the days leading up to the NFL draft, which kicks off on Thursday, April 28, we will be posting several different mock drafts, created primarily by the members of the Helmet2Helmet community. With 27 days and counting to go until the Draft temporarily saves us from the most boring offseason in NFL history, here’s [...]

Bengals to use early draft pick on quarterback?

March 29, 2011

With Carson Palmer as disgruntled as ever, quarterback is suddenly a position of need for the Cincinnati Bengals. They don’t have the option of acquiring another veteran until the CBA gets worked out, prompting some prognosticators, including the local media, to believe they’ll be undergoing a youth movement at the position. The Cincinnati Enquirer anticipates [...]

NFL awards compensatory draft picks to 23 teams

March 25, 2011

As they’ve done every year, the league has announced who will be receiving compensatory draft selections for the NFL Draft, which kicks off on April 28. According to NFL.com, a total of 32 picks have been given to 23 clubs this year, including the Carolina Panthers who landed the highest compensatory pick — No. 97 [...]

AFC East rumblings: Dolphins hot for Carson Palmer, Patriots to deal first-round pick?

March 22, 2011

In a nice change of pace from the ever-present lockout saga, the NFL is buzzing with rumors, particularly out of the AFC East. One team, the Miami Dolphins, may soon acquire a disgruntled quarterback, while their divisional counterparts, the New England Patriots, could make some waves during the draft next month. According to the Miami [...]

2011 NFL Draft Info Guide

March 18, 2011

Despite the league’s current labor dispute, the 2011 NFL Draft will go on as usual. With a little over a month to go before the festivities begin, we’ve assembled a list of basic facts and information about the draft, similar to last year’s version. WHAT: 76th Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting. WHERE: Radio [...]

NFLPA to prospects: boycott draft

March 14, 2011

It appears an already tumultuous offseason may have some darker days ahead. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the recently disbanded NFL Players Association is working on a plan that would stop the top college prospects from attending the NFL draft, which is set to begin on Thursday, April 28. In fact, they intend to go [...]